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Gene Wilder (1933-2016) was an American actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker, known for his roles in The Producers, Blazing Saddles and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. He collaborated with Mel Brooks, Woody Allen and Richard Pryor, and wrote several books, including a memoir about his wife Gilda Radner.
IMDb profile of Gene Wilder, a comedian, actor, writer and director who starred in Willy Wonka, Young Frankenstein and The Producers. Learn about his life, career, trivia, quotes and more.
- January 1, 1
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
- January 1, 1
- Stamford, Connecticut, USA
Apr 2, 2014 · Wilder married SNL alum Radner in 1984 and were together until her death in 1989. Wilder married Karen Webb in 1991. Wilder died from complications of Alzheimer’s disease on August 28, 2016, in ...
Mar 17, 2024 · Karen Boyer, who was married to the actor until his death in 2016, shares her memories of his final moments in a new documentary. She reveals how he swam, said "I trust you" and "I love you", and listened to Ella Fitzgerald.
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Learn about the life and career of Gene Wilder, a comedian, actor, writer and director who starred in classics like Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and The Producers. Find out his birth name, family, spouses, children, awards, trivia and quotes.
- June 11, 1933
- August 29, 2016
Aug 29, 2016 · Gene Wilder was born Jerome Silberman in Milwaukee on June 11, 1933. His father, William, a manufacturer and salesman of novelty items, was an immigrant from Russia. His mother, the former Jeanne ...
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Aug 25, 2024 · Gene Wilder (born June 11, 1933, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.—died August 29, 2016, Stamford, Connecticut) was an American comic actor best known for his portrayals of high-strung neurotic characters who generally seemed to be striving unsuccessfully to appear more balanced than they were.